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Thursday, July 14, 2011

Lady Sings the Blues Part 2

Blue and white is classic decorating at its finest. Many things are trends that come and go, but blue and white has been "in" since the Chinese fully developed it in the 14th century.

Beautiful groupings can be made from priceless antiques or your local import/export store.

This large planter was a great find at my local antique store. I was about to pay (too much) when I noticed the crack (hairline) on the underside… SCORE!! Half price and the perfect home for my fern. Deals can be made if you’re not too picky.

Speaking of planters, I found this gorgeous (heavy) wrought iron one at a local thrift shop. I painted it white and loaded on the blue and white.

My plants seem very happy here on this sunny landing.

I held out on you guys a bit with my “Feeling Cagey” post. Forgive me, but I was saving these beauties for our blue and white feature.

This little birdie likes his new larger home with all the fancy grille work.

I just love my cage in the kitchen! It stores all my blue and white china. Cups, saucers, plates, and bowls right on the counter within handy reach. This saves much needed cabinet space, and adds a decorative element.

Doesn’t he look happy? Home and dry my friend.

The birdcage isn’t the only grille work holding blue and white treasure.

This scale holds sugar and tea at the ready.

Anyone for a cuppa?

This huge cage is the feature in my dining room. I originally wanted to mount it on the wall in the niche, but it was too heavy and hung out too far. So I placed it on this little demilune table I found (for a song) and of course started fussing with it. See the Russian egg tassel?

Peek inside, pretty porcelain and yummy jewels on the ground floor.

And the upstairs even has a little chandelier I made and yes, it shines! (Added a little push light to the ceiling. The door handles are jewels and tassels, too.)

TADA! Here she is in all her finery. I added more blue and white plates and a platter to fill the niche. Oh! Do you spy that bargain planter? See why I had to have it. This is one of my favorite things and I had sooo much fun with it.

We hope you’ve enjoyed hearing us sing the blues. What’s got you blue? Leave us a comment, we love hearing from you!

32 comments:

I love the blue and white. I had lots of it when I had my own home, but now that I got married have moved away from it. I wish I would have kept some of the pieces. Oh well someone else is now enjoying them. Atleast they went to a good home.Thanks for sharing. I look forward to seeing all of your decorating. Very inspiring.

Oh I just love all of your blue and white and I too have a collection of it that I use around my home! One more reason I feel connected to you gals! :-) You have given me so many more great ideas of how to display mine!Vanessa

Hey guys, thanks for popping by my little blog. I am following you right back, well how could I not? your blog is to die for. I love love love the way you have displayed all your bits n pieces. The birdcage is my favourite and yes I am definately turning green with jealousy.

How on earth do you find the time to atend to all the projects that you do? Painting the large white planter has made it look fab.

I have such a large pile of projects now that this weekend I decided to put them all on the dinning room table and try to get them sorted.

Beautiful post and blog. I too, love blue and white. It is indeed timeless. I absolutely love your cages especially the large one and the one holding blues and whites in the kitchen.I am your newest follower. Please visit me. Ginger :)

blue willow has to be one of my all-time favorite china patterns. that blue color compliments anything! you have a beautiful collection. I also wanted to say "merci" for stoping into my studio and for your sweet compliments. made me smile! :)

Oh boy NOW I gotta find a birdcage for my china! I have a small kitchen, with not a lot of room for my lovely dishes! Mine, my Mom's by GrandMoms etc! LOL I am a dish hoarder! So will be keeping an eye out for an iron one like you have! It turned out just beautiful! WHAT a grand idea! Love it! Hugs Kat =^.^=

I just had to come back for a second look. Your collection of blue and white china is only surpassed by your amazing ability to display it. I love your displays. They are so creative an show your collection at it's best.

Hi Patti, what a gorgeous collection of blue and white! the plant stand is a wonderful way to showcase your beautiful vases. Love it all stashed in your birdcages too, so much fun! Thanks so much for linking up with VIF. xo Debra

Hello ladies... I am sitting here with a cup of coffee and just lingering over your older posts... your blog is so beautiful, and informative... I love hearing the history behind all of your tresors... and I love that you both have such an eclectic collection of things you love... both of your homes are just exquisite!... okay then, another cup of coffee and I am back to perusing your posts... wishing you a blissful day, xoxo Julie Marie

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